Vol 25 Chapter 10 (1/2)
Book 25 Chapter 10 - The Takeover of Xianyang
That very night, Xiang Shaolong sought an audience with Xiao Pan, indicating his desire to send Jing Jun and his troops back to Xianyang in order to reinforce Teng Yi against Lu Buwei
Without any grounds to deny his request, Xiao Pan agreed on the spot, giving Xiang Shaolong the opportunity to openly and fearlessly istics
Early nextthat she has received E Palace for a few days
Not suspecting anything and coupled with Qin Qing’s insistence, Xiao Pan gave his permission
Disguised as Wu Fa and Ji Yanran were escorted by another eight authentic Wu Faether, they unabashedly strode out of Qinian Palace Along the way, they rendezvoused with Xiang Shaolong and they jointly concealed the their carriage in an inconspicuous location, they i along the current and aided by a favourable wind, they arrived at Xianyang in half a day’s ti at the predeter Yi, Tao Fang and Xiao Yuetan ca and Ji Yanran, the welco trio is exceptionally thrilled and their her echelon
Teng Yi chuckled: “Everything is prepared and we are si for Great General’s leadershi+p and instructions”
Xiang Shaolong laughingly threw a punch at Teng Yi’s beefy shoulder, declaring: “Even Second Brother isreally happy Presently, we only have a two-dayThus, we must act at once”
Ji Yanran questioned Xiao Yuetan: “Any news froer Tu?”
Xiao Yuetan answered: “Master Tu, his family and his three hundred loyal brethren are prepared and in position Once we give the word, they’ll drug the water”
Teng Yi advised: “It is critical to ti the wells, we have to si’s Ier Tu’s family and followers In addition, it will prevent Old Traitor Lu fro our capture”
Xiao Yuetan sighed: “This is precisely the li will take effect almost immediately The only way toat dinnertime Nonetheless, it is difficult to tell how many would fall prey to it”
Jing Jun proposed: “If we secretly besiege Imperial Uncle Residence, Lu Buill surely fall into our clutches”
Xiang Shaolong checked: “Is Manager Tu aware of the secret tunnels of Imperial Uncle Residence?”
Xiao Yuetan explained: “During the construction of I the lowest point in his career Merely responsible for purchasing building e about this aspect”
Xiang Shaolongoutposts outside the city Aye! Unless we have Crown Prince’s royal decree, we are unable to prevent hi the city Furthermore, it would arouse the suspicions of our Imperial Cavalry lieutenants As a result, it is better for us to pursue him with our own forces”
Turning to Qin Qing, Xiang Shaolong instructed: “Sister Qing can now proceed to your residence under the escort of Master Tao After selecting your followers, the rest of your staff should be fittingly dismissed Upon completion, you should head to the farood news”
Affected by the cal bit her lower lip and nodded once
As Xiang Shaolong’s heart is flooded with tenderness, Ji Yanran questioned Teng Yi: “Recently, did you uncover any traces of the adversaries?”
When she mentioned ‘adversaries’, everyone knew that Ji Yanran is referring to Wei Liao and his army of forty thousand soldiers All the eyes are now centered at Teng Yi
With a bewildered expression, Teng Yi remarked: “I am equally baffled as there is no indication of their existence”
Xiao Yuetan ainst ti further upriver Once he receives Yingzheng’s decree, he can easily sail to Xianyang within a short span of ti before the arrival of Wei Liao”
Not giving a hoot, Xiang Shaolong excitedly hailed: “It’s showtime”
Everybody enthusiastically affirmed his words
Still disguised as Wu Guo, Xiang Shaolong entered the city and headed to the Iinal appearance, he simultaneously summoned the lieutenants of Imperial Cavalry and Palace Guards who had stayed behind to fortify Xianyang Displaying his Tiger Seal, he proclai on the orders of Crown Prince to return to Xianyang in order to regain control of the three ar
Of course the lieutenants are aware of Lu Buwei and Lao Ai’s working partnershi+p Moreover, Xiang Shaolong has always been Crown Prince’s confidante and his personal standing is uner Seal, they are fully convinced and pledged their willingness to fulfill their duties even at the cost of their lives
Once he co and his companions raced towards the Imperial Infantry Command Centre
At this tihted Within the city, the a out of the ordinary
First of all, Xiang Shaolong ordered the Palace Guards and Imperial Cavalry to barricade the Co Jun, Ji Yanran, Xiao Yuetan and his other compatriots
Before the sentries could sound the alar and his men
At this juncture, Xu Shang was having a discussion with his lieutenants in the atecrashi+ng, he did not even have the chance to react when his life is already threatened by more than ten crossbows
The countenance of Xu Shang and his lieutenants changed at once
This Shangcai number one swordsman did not even have the opportunity to pull his personal sword out of his waist sheathe as this invasion is siically be at Yongdu
Maintaining his coolness, Xu Shang demanded in a deep voice: “Great General, what do you mean by this?”
After hisdisplayed the Tiger Seal and broadcasted: “General (I) is acting on Crown Prince’s orders From this second onwards, the Imperial Infantry shall fall under my jurisdiction Who dares to disobey?”